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Brian Paone (Author, Narrator), Scout Media (Publisher)

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In Brian Paone's first novel, he chronicles the trials and tribulations of befriending a modern-day rock star. As a die-hard fan of the rock band God Lives Underwater, Brian wins the trust of lead singer David Reilly. This honor comes with its own set of extreme personal highs and devastating shared lows.

During their tumultuous friendship, David fights an extreme battle with drug abuse and depression. Pile on top of all this the throes of a cutthroat music industry and the realization of one's own mortality.

Dreams Are Unfinished Thoughts is a novel that convinces the heart of every listener that perhaps dreams are never really finished. Instead, they are passed on from one friend to the next.

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10 hours and 12 minutes
Author

Brian Paone
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Brian Paone
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December 18, 2014
Language

English
Publisher

Scout Media
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B00R6Q6PXW
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	10 hours and 12 minutes
Author	Brian Paone
Narrator	Brian Paone
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	December 18, 2014
Publisher	Scout Media
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B00R6Q6PXW
Best Sellers Rank	#433,686 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #6,884 in Biographies of Celebrities & Entertainment Professionals #20,145 in Composer & Musician Biographies

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Kerri Jesmer

Enjoyable Tribute

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2018

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I started out not knowing how much I would enjoy the story, but as I continued reading, I became more and more interested. I had never heard of God Loves Underwater, but within a couple of paragraphs, ended up pulling them up on Spotify and really emotional the music. This book is a beautiful tribute to friendship and how often our friends become like family to us. And to the messages our loved ones send us when they are gone, which can comfort us in our grief. I really enjoyed it.

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Todd Croak-Falen

A Touching Tribute

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2014

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I was shocked when I first learned that the lead singer of God Lives Underwater had died. Searching for answers, I came across this book -- and it's amazing.

I first heard God Lives Underwater in the mid-90s when I recorded "No More Love" off 94.7 KNRK in Portland late one night. I listened to that tape so much that I soon went out and bought the "Empty" album. I had no idea of the story behind this song (and many of the others, for that matter). In fact, there was a lot I didn't know about David Reilly and God Lives Underwater. I'm extremely thankful to Brian Paone for illuminating so much.

Told chronologically and entirely from Brian's point of view, many of the deepest revelations are only uncovered after David's death. It is a heartbreaking yet also heartwarming journey. David Reilly was fortunate to have a friend like Brian.

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Vampyre Mike

Starting as a fan, but ending as a friend. Brian shed's light on the human side of a great musician of our time.

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2012

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When I was a bit younger I had been introduced to God Lives Underwater through an online gaming friend. I was completely blown away by the excellent industrial sound, with David's squeakyish voice. Shortly thereafter I had exchanged instant messages here and there with David who was always pleasant to his fans, and would upload and send out music he was working on to the people who really appreciated his work.

When David Reilly had passed away in 2005, I had not kept up much on the newest releases, and had lost contact with him. I always felt bad that even though we didn't know each other very well, I had never realized in losing this contact, I would not have the chance again to re-establish it or keep in touch even. The finality of death will do that.
OK, so enough about me personally, now onto this excellent read!

The book starts out with Brian being a big GLU fan and attending a concert close to home. After a chance run in with David, and both of them warming up to each other, Brian would attend any concert he could there after just to spend some time with his frien. He then would go on and transition his relationship from strictly a fan, to both a good friend and a fan all rolled into one.

None of the book reflects any hearsay, or stories from others. It all is written in almost a journal type format, which lends to it's putting your head into exactly where Brian is coming from.

Without spoiling too much, Brian eventually becomes one of David's closest friends, sharing mini vacations together, introducing him to his other friends, and even booking his first solo show for David.

David Reilly sadly had been a drug abuser for a good part of his life, and it was a fight he had expressed to me via instant message, and to Brian through out his life. He also had tremendous sad circumstances involving, his fiancee and an ex-girlfriend to name a few. Something most people in life should never go through, David had the horrible experience of going through more than once.

David Reilly sadly would pass away in 2005 from a tooth infection which domino effected into other medical issues that would put him in a coma, and then pass on. Brian's book is a tribute to not only his good friend David, and his family. But too all fans of the man's musical talent and life. This book served as a sort of closure for the little I knew David, due to losing touch in the previous years to him passing on.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and the format it had been written in. If you are a fan of music in general, God Lives Underwater, or David Reilly's solo efforts, this book is a must read. It sheds some light on the man's life, death, and even after death happenings.

While reading this book I had the experience to chat back and forth with Brian online. He is a real class act, and was always willing to answer my questions or give me more details on some of the music and stories I had not known of.

Aesthetics: No Grade due to it being digital, not bound.
(I had the digital copy of this book, the cover was cool and fit the GLU cyberpunk motif, and minus a few typos/formatting errors, it was excellent.)

Length: A+ (Perfect, around 300 pages, a very fast and interesting read.I always looked forward to picking this back up, and had trouble putting it down when my touchpad battery would die, hah.)

Content: A+ (I enjoy that Brian gave first hand knowledge and adventures, and not hearsay or anything he had read online. This book perfectly shows the human side to an amazing musician that most people would have never known about.)

Overall: A+ (It's a nice swan song for one of the best vocalists and musicians of our time. A big thank you to Brian for putting all of this out there for his fans/friends.)

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D.J.

A GLU Fan Must Read

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2013

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For anyone who has experienced and appreciated the greatness that was/is God Lives Underwater, this is a must read! As a musician and fan, GLU's early music influenced me in a profound way. Experiencing GLU live in 95 at a festival, later in 96 at a smaller venue and then sporadically online through official and fan websites, even ebay, and of course the rise of what was to be David's solo career - Brian's story filled in the missing details for me, allowing me to vividly see the events unfolding, hearing every 'me-han' (I was fortunate to meet David once). From time to time I still check in on enjoyglu.com and it was here I found a link to the book. Thank you Brian for sharing, and for being such a true friend to David, helping him to achieve his 'life goal' as you said. The Mantis lives on!

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Jamazon

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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019

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GLU is "still" one of my favorite bands.
David's lyrics, and singing were very influential for me musically.

That being said, i found this to be a compelling read.
Honestly, I wasn't expecting the superb storytelling contained within.
Having made David's acquaintance once, in Chicago. This got pretty emotional for me at times.
My only disappointment was not reading this sooner.
Thank You, and Nice Work Brian !

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GLU Fan

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014

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Finally got around to buying this book. I've been a GLU fan since Empty. A good read into some of the life of Dave. It won't be much of a read if you aren't a fan of GLU.

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Chuck

Touching

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2012

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This is probably one of the most touching stories of unrequited love between two men that I have read in a long time. I would compare this to the modern day setting equivalent of Brokeback Mountain. These young lovers are separated from one another for such long periods of time that it makes their time together all the more tragic. When they do steal away a few tender moments it always seems to be cut short. Like Brokeback Mountain, these two men try to find comfort in living straight lives, but their female significant others are poor surrogates for the passion that wells up inside both of them for each other. The only love that can satiate them is the love that only two men are capable of. I hate to continue with the parallels but David's death at the end of the novel was so similar, I can't help but to Imagine "Rocky" Paone sitting in a trailer somewhere sniffing some of David's clothing, reminiscing about the times they would spend in the shower together or lying naked on his bedroom floor. Very tragic, indeed.

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David Williams

Great job, me-han!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2016

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I purchased this book to complete my collection of Brian Paone novels, after he sent me signed copies of his other two books, Welcome To Parkview and Yours Truly, 2095.

I knew of Brian's friendship with David Reilly of the band God Lives Underwater, through various Facebook posts and chatter on a Facebook group we are both part of. Through this, I also knew the basics of the story. I knew the way it was going to end, but still wanted to know the ins and outs, the ups and downs of their friendship. The ups and downs are generally relating to David's drug addiction problems. You learn of Brian's immense disappointment and fear for his friend and his immense pride and love for him, when he overcomes his addictions and the sadness Brian feels after his friend's death.

Dreams are Unfinished Thoughts starts by following Brian and his friend to a God Lives Underwater gig and Brian's first encounter with David. While standing outside the venue, they spot David and Brian points him out to his friend who dares him to approach. It is a super-fan meets rock-star moment. You hold your breath along with Brian when he speaks to David for the first time and wait for David's response. Part of me expected a cold shoulder or a brush off. You feel the moment the same way Brian did. Great stuff.

From that moment on, a friendship is born and grows throughout the years. Each encounter with David is covered, from the times GLU toured to Brian's neck of the woods, to David's solo show at T.T. the Bear's Place, which Brian and his then-girlfriend were responsible for setting up. With each meeting, the pair's friendship grows stronger and develops into more of a bromance than a friendship.

While reading the book, I became hooked around the death of David's girlfriend, Monica, known to most as Seven. I found this part of the book to be extremely emotive and I was gripped from that moment on. When David plays the solo show at T.T. the Bear's Place, you feel the emotion when he mentions Monica's death before playing the song 'Whatever You've got' and he breaks down. I have to admit that I was so engrossed in the story that I almost broke down too.

The next time that emotion is portrayed so beautifully is when Brian is learning of David's death. Even though I knew what was coming, I felt sick to my stomach while reading about David's death. I could feel the feelings that Brian felt. He captures these moments perfectly for the reader to be immersed in the roller-coaster of emotions he felt when he lost his best friend.

After David's death, Brian strikes up a bond with David's sister Gretchen and nephew Billy. Brian and his friend Mike visit Gretchen and Billy to visit the David's grave and spend time in the area he lived. Without giving away too much, I loved this part of the book a lot and found the things that happened on their visit a mixture of bizarre and fascinating.

After reading Dreams, I felt I knew David Reilly, just as well as Brian grew to know him. I also felt the same sense of loss; after getting to know David and ultimately growing to love him as much as his best friend did, I felt I had lost a friend too. If anything, this is credit to Brian's powerful writing and ability to convey exactly how he felt during the important parts of their friendship. I also feel I got to know Brian better too.

So Brian: Great job, me-han!

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